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48 Tara Drive, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

$485,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,616 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Pending
Current Price: $485,000 List Date: 3/19/2026 Last Modified: 5/07/2026

Description

Charming and versatile Saranac Lake home offering the perfect blend of comfort, space, and income potential. Ideally located within the Village of Saranac Lake, this well-maintained property features an updated above-grade living space plus a beautifully finished lower level, providing additional room for guests, a home office, or recreation. The main level offers a bright and functional layout with multiple living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The finished lower level expands the home's flexibility with additional living space, office/bedroom options, and laundry. A standout feature is the detached garage with a 1-bedroom apartment above--ideal for generating rental income, hosting guests, or creating a private workspace. Whether you're looking for a primary residence with added flexibility or an investment opportunity, this property delivers. Situated on a quiet street just minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor recreation, this home provides easy access to everything the Adirondacks have to offer. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a multi-functional property in one of the region's most desirable communities. Listing agent is related to the Seller.

More Information MLS# 206741

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Property is available to rent STR with local restrictions and permitting Current Price: $485,000 Original List Price: 485000 List Price: $485,000 Status: Pending Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-16 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 1638 Tax Assessed Value: 328100 Land Tax Annual Amount: 1174 Deed Date: 2022-03-01

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Below Grade Unfinished Area: 286 Lease Term: None Stories Total: 2 Fireplace YN: Yes Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 2 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 1834 Below Grade Finished Area: 496 Building Area Total: 2616 Living Area: 2330 Year Built: 1972 Garage YN: 1 Open Parking YN: 1 Lot Size Acres: 0.42 Sign On Property YN: 1

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-07T15:48:08Z Major Change Type: Status Change Under Contract Date: 2026-05-07

Appliances

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Electric Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Ranch: 1

Basement

Full: 1 Partially Finished: 1

Construction Materials

Asphalt: 1 Concrete: 1 Shake Siding: 1 Stone: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Ductless: 1

Deed Details

Instrument: Deed Page: 209 Volume: 2096

Documents Available

Deed: 1 Property Condition: 1

Door Features

Mirrored Closet Door(s): 1 Sliding Doors: 1 Storm Door(s): 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1 Circuit Breakers: 1

Exterior Features

Fire Pit: 1 Lighting: 1 Outdoor Grill: 1 Private Entrance: 1 Private Yard: 1 Smart Light(s): 1 Smart Lock(s): 1 Storage: 1

Fireplace Features

Family Room: 1 Gas Log: 1 Insert: 1 Fireplaces Total: 1

Flooring

Laminate: 1

Foundation Details

Block: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Basement

Interior Features

Apartment: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Storage: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1 Inside: 1 Laundry Room: 1 Lower Level: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Listing Terms

Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1 Few Trees: 1 Front Yard: 1 Landscaped: 1

Other Equipment

Call Listing Agent: 1

Other Structures

Garage(s): 1

Parking Features

Additional Parking: 1 Driveway: 1 Lighted: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: 1 Side Porch: 1

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: 1

Road Frontage Type

Public: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1 Metal: 1 Shingle: 1

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Utilities

Cable Connected: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Internet Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

View

Neighborhood: 1 Trees/Woods: 1 Water: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: 1 Combination Lock Box: 1

Room Types

Bathroom: 1 Bathroom Level: First Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: First Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: First Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: First Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Upper Den: 1 Den Level: Basement Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: Basement Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Office: 1 Office Level: Basement Utility Room: 1 Utility Room Level: Basement

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 48 Street Name: Tara Street Suffix: Drive County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12983 MLS Area Major: Saranac Lake, Raybrook Township: N Elba School District: Saranac Lake Parcel Number: 32.279-2-33.000 Directions: From Main St. Saranac Lake turn left onto River St and follow the lake for about 1.5 miles then take a right onto Duprey St. then left onto Tara Dr. and the house will be on the left

Property Features

Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Ranch Basement: Full; Partially Finished Construction Materials: Asphalt; Concrete; Shake Siding; Stone Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Ductless Documents Available: Deed; Property Condition Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s); Sliding Doors; Storm Door(s) Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Lighting; Outdoor Grill; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Smart Light(s); Smart Lock(s); Storage Fireplace Features: Family Room; Gas Log; Insert Flooring: Laminate Foundation Details: Block Interior Features: Apartment; Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Recessed Lighting; Storage Laundry Features: In Basement; Inside; Laundry Room; Lower Level Levels: Two Listing Terms: Conventional Lot Features: Corner Lot; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped Other Equipment: Call Listing Agent Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Additional Parking; Driveway; Lighted Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Side Porch Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: Public Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Asphalt; Metal; Shingle Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Internet Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Combination Lock Box Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Utility Room

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Length: 74.00 Length: 74.00 Width: 48.00 Width: 48.00 Dimensions: 74 x 48 Dining Room Level: First Length: 114.00 Length: 114.00 Width: 108.00 Width: 108.00 Dimensions: 114 x 108 Bathroom Level: First Length: 46.00 Length: 46.00 Width: 44.00 Width: 44.00 Dimensions: 46 x 44 Bedroom 1 Level: First Length: 132.00 Length: 132.00 Width: 116.00 Width: 116.00 Dimensions: 132 x 116 Bedroom 2 Level: First Length: 121.00 Length: 121.00 Width: 94.00 Width: 94.00 Dimensions: 121 x 94 Bedroom 3 Level: First Length: 123.00 Length: 123.00 Width: 83.00 Width: 83.00 Dimensions: 123 x 83 Bathroom Level: First Length: 81.00 Length: 81.00 Width: 68.00 Width: 68.00 Dimensions: 81 x 68 Living Room Level: First Length: 233.00 Length: 233.00 Width: 196.00 Width: 196.00 Dimensions: 233 x 196 Office Level: Basement Length: 117.00 Length: 117.00 Width: 98.00 Width: 98.00 Dimensions: 117 x 98 Den Level: Basement Length: 215.00 Length: 215.00 Width: 127.00 Width: 127.00 Dimensions: 215 x 127 Laundry Level: Basement Length: 179.00 Length: 179.00 Width: 66.00 Width: 66.00 Dimensions: 179 x 66 Utility Room Level: Basement Length: 188.00 Length: 188.00 Width: 154.00 Width: 154.00 Dimensions: 188 x 154 Bedroom 4 Level: Upper Length: 111.00 Length: 111.00 Width: 101.00 Width: 101.00 Dimensions: 111 x 101 Bathroom Level: Upper Length: 91.00 Length: 91.00 Width: 45.00 Width: 45.00 Dimensions: 91 x 45 Kitchen Level: Upper Length: 121.00 Length: 121.00 Width: 95.00 Width: 95.00 Dimensions: 121 x 95 Living Room Level: Upper Length: 154.00 Length: 154.00 Width: 146.00 Width: 146.00 Dimensions: 154 x 146
Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Lake Placid Real Estate
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Broker Attribution: colleen.holmes@evrealestate.com

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